Articles

Press and essays about Helen Siegl's life, work, and exhibitions.

Bread for the World · Hunger Sunday

An Act of Prayerful Solidarity

Woodcuts by Helen Siegl · May / June 2007

A four-page church-action newsletter about hunger, food-stamp benefits, and the 2007 U.S. farm bill, featuring woodcuts by Helen Siegl.

The Star Democrat

Academy Art Museum Announces Fall Exhibits

Arts & Entertainment · September 29, 2017

A report on the Academy Art Museum's fall exhibitions, including Helen Siegl: Fantasy Creatures from the Museum's Collection.

The Chemung Valley Reporter

Illustrator Siegel Wins International Award

By J. Madeleva Roarke · November 23, 1990

A profile of Helen Siegl marking her New York Times Book Review recognition for The Dancing Palm Tree and Other Nigerian Folktales.

The Miami News

Graphics Make Impression

By Nellie Bower · December 20, 1967

A review of South Florida graphic-art exhibitions, including more than sixty Helen Siegl woodcuts at the Gordon Craig Gallery.

Chestnut Hill Local

A Warmth and Caring That Transcends Art

By Margaret Ryan-Atkinson · Undated

A profile of Helen Siegl's art, faith, family life, wartime experiences, and move toward a contemplative life.

Printmaking Technique

The Plaster Block Print

Helen Siegl · Technique Profile

An introduction to Siegl's innovative plaster-block process and the materials needed to produce a sharp print.

Catholic House

Catholic House Acquires Eight Prints

By Denise Grant · Circa 2006

The story of eight Helen Siegl prints acquired and displayed by the Catholic House.

The Catholic Standard and Times

Seminary Exhibits Artistry of Bible, and Others

By Bob Koenig · September 14, 1995

A report on Helen Siegl's Old Testament exhibition at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Helen K. Siegl, Known for Artistry

By Sally A. Downey · 2009

An obituary remembering Helen Siegl's art, faith, family, and enduring creative life.

Sacred Art Pilgrim

Biographical Summary

By John Kohan · 1924-2009

A concise spiritual and artistic biography of Helen Siegl.

The Harvard Crimson

The World of Helen Siegl

By Russell B. Roberts · April 18, 1962

A period review of Helen Siegl's woodcuts, color, and imaginative world.

St. Anthony Messenger

Artist Shaped by Tragedy and Faith

By G. Wayne Barr · May 2004

A biographical article tracing Siegl's Vienna childhood, faith, family, and printmaking.